Statue of Captain James Cook, The Mall
Statue by Thomas Brock in The Mall, London, England
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A bronze statue of Captain James Cook by Thomas Brock is located near Admiralty Arch on the south side of The Mall in London, United Kingdom.[2] The statue was completed in 1914 and is maintained by The Royal Parks.[2] It is mounted on a stone plinth.[2]
| Captain James Cook | |
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The sculpture in 2014 | |
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| Artist | Thomas Brock |
| Year | 1914 |
| Type | Statue |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Subject | James Cook |
| Location | |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
Official name | Statue of Captain Cook |
| Designated | 5 February 1970 |
| Reference no. | 1239083[1] |
The idea for the memorial was first proposed by Joseph Carruthers, the former premier of New South Wales, who had written to The Times complaining of the lack of a statue to Captain Cook in London. The completed work was unveiled on 7 July 1914 by Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn.[3]
